Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Analysis for T-ALL Test
Short Name: MRD Analysis for T-ALL
Also known as: MRD Test, Minimal Residual Disease Test, MRD for T-ALL
Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Analysis for T-ALL Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹18,000. Uses Flow Cytometry on Bone Marrow Aspirate and Whole Blood samples. Results in Sample daily by 9 am; report available in 3 working days.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of MRD Analysis for T-ALL is to detect submicroscopic levels of leukemia cells with high sensitivity, aiding in the prediction of treatment outcomes. This assay helps identify patients at higher or lower risk of relapse, which is vital for risk assessment and stratification of therapy. It monitors the effectiveness of treatment by detecting minimal residual disease that may not be visible through standard methods, guiding clinical decisions on further interventions or confirming remission.
- Test Code
- 1243
- Price
- ₹18,000
- Sample Type
- Bone Marrow Aspirate and Whole Blood
- Result Time
- Sample daily by 9 am; report available in 3 working days.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Flow Cytometry
Sample Collection
Provide Date & Time of sampling, Previous immunophenotype report, and Clinical history. No fasting required.
Method: Aspiration for bone marrow, venipuncture for blood
Laboratory Analysis
Bone marrow aspirate collected via aspiration, whole blood via venipuncture into green top tubes.
Report Delivery
Ship samples immediately at 18-22°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Timeline: Sample daily by 9 am; report available in 3 working days.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of MRD Analysis for T-ALL is to detect submicroscopic levels of leukemia cells with high sensitivity, aiding in the prediction of treatment outcomes. This assay helps identify patients at higher or lower risk of relapse, which is vital for risk assessment and stratification of therapy. It monitors the effectiveness of treatment by detecting minimal residual disease that may not be visible through standard methods, guiding clinical decisions on further interventions or confirming remission.
How to Prepare
- Collect 3 mL bone marrow aspirate in a green top (sodium heparin) tube
- Collect 4 mL whole blood in a green top (sodium heparin) tube
- Ship immediately at 18-22°C
- Do not refrigerate or freeze samples
- Provide mandatory pre-test information at registration
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"MRD analysis is crucial for assessing treatment response and guiding therapy in T-ALL patients, helping to predict relapse risk and tailor treatment plans."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Sample not collected in specified tube
- Improper storage temperature
- Missing pre-test information
- Insufficient sample volume
Understanding Your Results
Negative (MRD not detected)
No detectable residual disease, suggesting good treatment response or remission.
Positive (MRD detected)
Residual disease present, indicating higher risk of relapse and possible need for further treatment.
Quantitative value (if applicable)
Level of MRD expressed as percentage, with lower values associated with better outcomes.
Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms such as fever, fatigue, bone pain, or easy bruising, or if MRD results are positive to discuss further treatment options.
Limitations
- ⚠Not used for initial diagnosis of T-ALL
- ⚠Limited to monitoring residual disease post-treatment
- ⚠Sensitivity of 0.01% may miss ultra-low levels of disease
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bleeding or infection at aspiration site
- ●Pain during bone marrow collection
- ●Rare allergic reactions to local anesthesia
Interfering Factors
- ●Improper sample handling or storage
- ●Contamination of sample
- ●Recent blood transfusions affecting cell populations
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